Peel police arrested a man prohibited from driving and with a history of dangerous driving behaviour during a traffic stop in Brampton last month.
Officers pulled over the driver in the area of Mississauga Road and Bovaird Drive on Aug. 28.
Shortly after, police said they found out that the driver was prohibited from operating a vehicle and had a suspended driver’s licence.
They subsequently arrested the driver, 42-year-old Mitchel Wheeler, and charged him with nine counts of operation while prohibited and two counts of driving while under suspension.
“Wheeler’s arrest follows a documented history of dangerous driving behaviour spanning several years,” police said.
“Investigators note that his continued disregard for nine separate driving prohibitions, including previous convictions for impaired driving, flight from police, and failure to stop at accident scenes, demonstrates an ongoing risk to public safety. This pattern of conduct appears to have been interrupted only during periods of incarceration.”
Police noted that Wheeler’s vehicle was impounded for 45 days.
“Every day, our officers dedicate their time to identifying dangerous drivers and repeat offenders, working to remove them from our roads. Their enforcement efforts are instrumental in keeping our communities safe,” said Peel police Deputy Chief Marc Andrews.